The Great One bags his 18th
Gretzky, Belfour, Modano added to NHL All-Star squad
Posted: Wednesday January 20, 1999 10:25 PM
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Wayne Gretzky (99) has produced 33 assists and 7 goals for the Rangers this season AP |
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wayne Gretzky will be making his 18th all-star game
appearance Jan. 24 in Tampa.
The Great One, who played in his first all-star game in 1979-80, was
among several stars added to the North American squad Tuesday.
Goaltender Ed Belfour, center Mike Modano and defenseman Darryl Sydor
-- all from first-place Dallas -- were also added.
Right-winger Mark Recchi of Montreal, right-winger Theoren Fleury of
Calgary and goaltender Curtis Joseph of Toronto were the only players
chosen from Canadian-based teams.
Other forwards added to the North American side that will oppose the
World Team are Eric Lindros and John LeClair of Philadelphia, Jeremy
Roenick and Keith Tkachuk of Phoenix, Keith Primeau of Carolina, Tony
Amonte of Chicago and Wendel Clark of Tampa Bay.
Also named on defense were Rob Blake of Los Angeles, Larry Murphy of
Detroit, Chris Pronger of St. Louis and Scott Stevens of New Jersey.
The starting lineup, as voted by fans, was announced last week with
Martin Brodeur of New Jersey in goal, Ray Bourque of Boston and Al MacInnis
of St. Louis on defense and Steve Yzerman centering Detroit teammate
Brendan Shanahan and Anaheim winger Paul Kariya.
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